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Archive 2023 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

E-Infinity (Hong Kong based grey exporter) has it for pre-order for EUR 1179. By comparison they list the Tamron at EUR 1575. So the Samyang is almost 25% cheaper.

Mar 30, 2023 at 02:14 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

If it's lighter than the Tamron I'm VERY interested. The Tammy was VERY useful for event work...a bit of a bummer as a walkaround lens due to its weight.

Mar 31, 2023 at 01:19 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/leaked-images-and-specs-of-the-new-samyang-35-150mm-f-2-0-2-8-lens/

Apparently heavier than the Tamron. I guess price will be the only reason for anyone to buy it.
Seems like Samyang might be better off sticking to primes.

Apr 03, 2023 at 12:52 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

Tom Calton seems to be happier with the SamSam than the TamTam:

Currently it is a 400 euro difference in Amazon DE in favour of the Samyang.

Apr 06, 2023 at 04:12 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

rhawidantas wrote:
Tom Calton seems to be happier with the SamSam than the TamTam.

The Tamron does look and feels a bit more refined to me; I guess that's what you pay for. The Samyang just doesn't seem to be as polished. That would make me pick the Tamron personally if I were interested.
Sharpness from the Samyang does feel slightly better; although the comparisons Tom makes seems slightly suspicious.

Apr 06, 2023 at 04:16 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

For what I would use, mostly landscape, the far away test was brutal against the Tamron. I am not sure if it is related to field curvature but looks like a wide open shot of a M lens on a Sony…

Apr 06, 2023 at 04:33 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

With Samyang, copy variation tends to be huge. So we have to wait for the real (not hand picked for reviewers...) copies to come out...

Apr 06, 2023 at 04:50 AM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

rhawidantas wrote:
For what I would use, mostly landscape, the far away test was brutal against the Tamron. I am not sure if it is related to field curvature but looks like a wide open shot of a M lens on a Sony…

I think it's a little bit strange. The lenses have very similar builds and optical formulas. The idea that the Samyang would blow the Tamron out of the water is just a little unbelievable

I'll start believing it if more reputable reviewers that are objective reach the same conclusions. Until then I'll take Tom's review with a grain of "go out and buy the latest lens because of my skewed results".

Apr 06, 2023 at 04:51 AM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

Review in Polish:

Apr 06, 2023 at 05:23 AM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

I have just looked at images from my Tamron at 150mm/f2.8 at middle to long distance and am not seeing anything like the same corner softness as Tom Calton so I wonder about his copy of the Tamron. it does seem like Samyang are onto a winner though I have no regrets about buying the Tamron as it really is the ultimate Event lens

Apr 06, 2023 at 05:24 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

They seem so close that I think nobody will be willing to pay 500$ more for the Tamron...
I wonder how AF stacks up, in my experience even the new motors from Samyang don't feel as smooth as Tamron's.

Apr 06, 2023 at 06:23 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

I'm very impressed with the way Samyang has been continuously expanding/improving their range and quality.

Here's the Samyang page for the lens - https://www.samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=621

Apr 06, 2023 at 07:28 AM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

Weight:
Tamron- 1165 or 41.1 oz
Samyang - 1224 or 43.2 oz

Wonder if Samyang's QC is any better with this lens?

Apr 06, 2023 at 07:33 AM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

Anyone have info on where the wide open aperture changes across the zoom range compared to the Tamron?

Apr 06, 2023 at 08:29 AM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

Looks like it's the same as the Tamron: 40/60/80 mm.

Apr 06, 2023 at 08:32 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

j4nu wrote:
They seem so close that I think nobody will be willing to pay 500$ more for the Tamron...
I wonder how AF stacks up, in my experience even the new motors from Samyang don't feel as smooth as Tamron's.

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see more reviews. There's an around 550USD diff between this and the Tamron where I am. Of course I've heard zilch on Samyang's warranty handling and the term is 1yr I think whereas Tamron provides a 5yr warranty / service agreement (tied to the first buyer) (and my only contact with them so far wasn't negative on the whole). Is that worth 500USD+? I don't know

Apr 06, 2023 at 09:31 AM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

j4nu wrote:
They seem so close that I think nobody will be willing to pay 500$ more for the Tamron...
I wonder how AF stacks up, in my experience even the new motors from Samyang don't feel as smooth as Tamron's.

The difference is even bigger than that. On the Samyang website, it's $1259 for the new 35-150mm, no tax. (there's a 10% coupon, as usual).

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:02 AM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

And if you consider how quickly Samyang prices tank, this lens will be under a thousand dollars by the end of this year. They were selling 135mm f/1.8 for $616 (no tax + free shipping) this last holiday season. This lens will kill Tamron just on the price.

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:10 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

This is the big plus about the Sony system...all these fun lenses.

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:12 AM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8

mogul wrote:
This is the big plus about the Sony system...all these fun lenses.

It is also a big minus. No matter what lens you buy, you will always be looking at something newer and shinier down the line. The Sony system is not good for people like me with GAS issues.

Apr 06, 2023 at 10:16 AM

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